For those of you who missed it -- that includes the entire Clemson secondary -- Weinke pulled off one of the gutsiest plays of the season. First down from Florida State's 2. Weinke dropped back and faked a handoff so completely that he turned his back to the play.

LaDainian Tomlinson watched his Heisman hopes come to an end with his team's winning streak.(AP)

Most of the free world -- once again that includes the Tigers secondary -- thought a Florida State running back was headed up the middle. All Weinke did is whirl around, ball in his right hand, and hit Marvin Minnis at the Florida State 30. Minnis took it the rest of the way for a 98-yard touchdown.

The longest scoring pass in school history thrown by who might be the best quarterback in Florida State history. The past two seasons, Weinke has been a part of a team that played for a national championship. At age 28, he came back to be part of a third.

Weinke is 30-2 in his career as a starter. He has thrown for more touchdowns (71) and yards (9,162) than any Seminole. This year's yardage (3,490) and touchdowns (25) lead the country.

If Weinke is the frontrunner for the Heisman right now, then let the other two contenders pick up the secondary hardware. The Unitas Award (best senior quarterback) can go to Purdue's Drew Brees. The Davey O'Brien Award (best quarterback) can go to Oklahoma's Josh Heupel.

The problem is the past three quarterbacks to win the Heisman have also swept the Unitas and O'Brien awards.

Speaking of guts, a special mention goes to Northwestern running back Damien Anderson, who dropped a potential game-winning pass in the final minutes against Michigan. Thanks to another Heisman Watch alum, Wolverine running back Anthony Thomas, Anderson was taken off the hook.

Thomas fumbled, allowing Northwestern to recover and score the game-winning touchdown with 20 seconds left and keep alive its hopes for the Rose Bowl. Anderson rushed for 268 yards, vaulting himself to the No. 2 spot nationally in rushing (178.11 per game). His touchdowns (18) are also second nationally.

Also, a couple of fond farewells to former Heisman Watch favorites. Michael Vick was the frontrunner most of the season but had what can arguably be called a sophomore slump. The ankle injury and the Miami defense doomed his chances on Saturday. His Heisman hopes, for this year, are over.

TCU's LaDainian Tomlinson had a disadvantage from the start playing in the WAC. The Horned Frogs couldn't afford a loss, but it came late Saturday at San Jose State. Tomlinson might be the national rushing leader, but he won't win the Heisman.

1. Chris Weinke, QB, Florida State: It would be a shame not to see this talent in the Orange Bowl.
2. Josh Heupel, QB, Oklahoma: Played only a half against Baylor. His, and the Sooners', season rides on the Texas A&M game this week.
3. Drew Brees, QB, Purdue: The Rose Bowl needs him to win the Heisman. It would be worth 10 ratings points for ABC.